Incorporated in 1964, Heineken Malaysia Berhad is one of two licensed breweries in Malaysia. Presently, it operates from a brewery situated along the Federal Highway at Petaling Jaya, Selangor. As of 5 August 2019, Heineken Malaysia is worth a total of RM6.9 billion in market capitalisation.

I recently went through its latest 2018 annual report 2018 and will give an update of its latest results, long-term business performance, and stock valuation.

Here are eight things to know about Heineken Malaysia before you invest:

1. Heineken Malaysia has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.35% in group revenues, from RM1.27 billion in 2009 to RM2.03 billion in 2018. This is attributable to a consistent growth in domestic sales volume for its beverage products during the period. In 2018, domestic sales accounted for 99% of total sales.

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